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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 859.79 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 859.79 and 343.27 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 859.79 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/859.79 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 859.79 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 295,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,134.10/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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