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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 862.34 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 862.34 and 348.88 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 862.34 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/862.34 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 862.34 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 300,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,853.18/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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