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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 862.18 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 862.18 and 345.02 is: 476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 862.18 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/862.18 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 862.18 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 297,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,469.34/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.14

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