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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.22 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.22 and 343.62 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.22 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.22 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.22 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 295,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,587.50/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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