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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 859.74 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 859.74 and 343.21 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 859.74 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/859.74 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 859.74 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 295,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,072.92/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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