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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 859.91 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 859.91 and 343.37 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 859.91 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/859.91 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 859.91 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 295,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,261.28/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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