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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 859.84 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 859.84 and 343.31 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 859.84 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/859.84 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 859.84 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 295,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,191.67/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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