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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.35, 860.23 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.35, 860.23 and 343.60 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.35 : 860.23 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.35/860.23 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.35x = 860.23 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.35x = 295,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,571.19/623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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