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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.35, 860.19 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.35, 860.19 and 343.53 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.35 : 860.19 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.35/860.19 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.35x = 860.19 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.35x = 295,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,502.15/623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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