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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 862.16 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 862.16 and 341.14 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 862.16 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/862.16 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 862.16 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 294,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,118.34/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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