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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 860.07 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 860.07 and 343.49 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 860.07 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/860.07 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 860.07 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 295,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,422.43/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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