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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 862.48 and 345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 862.48 and 345.23 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 862.48 = 345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/862.48 = 345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 862.48 × 345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 297,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,753.97/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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