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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 860.04 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 860.04 and 343.44 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 860.04 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/860.04 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 860.04 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 295,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,372.14/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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