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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 862.17 and 345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 862.17 and 345.01 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 862.17 = 345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/862.17 = 345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 862.17 × 345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 297,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,456.41/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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