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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 859.73 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 859.73 and 347.02 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 859.73 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/859.73 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 859.73 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 298,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,343.50/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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