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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 859.80 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 859.80 and 347 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 859.80 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/859.80 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 859.80 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 298,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,350.60/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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