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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 860.03 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 860.03 and 343.46 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 860.03 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/860.03 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 860.03 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 295,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,387.62/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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