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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 860.09 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 860.09 and 343.49 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 860.09 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/860.09 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 860.09 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 295,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,426.30/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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