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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 862.30 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 862.30 and 341.28 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 862.30 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/862.30 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 862.30 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 294,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,285.74/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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