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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.05, 859.82 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.05, 859.82 and 343.29 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.05 : 859.82 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.05/859.82 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.05x = 859.82 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.05x = 295,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,169.12/623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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