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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 862.22 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 862.22 and 345.06 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 862.22 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/862.22 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 862.22 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 297,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,517.63/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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