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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.27, 860.11 and 343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.27, 860.11 and 343.48 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.27 : 860.11 = 343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.27/860.11 = 343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.27x = 860.11 × 343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.27x = 295,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,432.94/623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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