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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 859.84 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 859.84 and 347.04 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 859.84 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/859.84 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 859.84 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 298,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,398.87/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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