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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 862.44 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 862.44 and 345.20 is: 476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 862.44 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/862.44 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 862.44 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 297,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,709.98/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.36

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