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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 862.36 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 862.36 and 345.16 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 862.36 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/862.36 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 862.36 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 297,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,652.18/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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