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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 862.42 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 862.42 and 345.20 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 862.42 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/862.42 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 862.42 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 297,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,707.38/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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