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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 859.71 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 859.71 and 343.26 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 859.71 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/859.71 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 859.71 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 295,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,107.76/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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