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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 859.97 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 859.97 and 343.39 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 859.97 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/859.97 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 859.97 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 295,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,308.56/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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