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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.27, 860.10 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.27, 860.10 and 343.53 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.27 : 860.10 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.27/860.10 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.27x = 860.10 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.27x = 295,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,469.72/623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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