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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.35, 860.20 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.35, 860.20 and 343.59 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.35 : 860.20 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.35/860.20 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.35x = 860.20 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.35x = 295,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,556.12/623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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