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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 860.26 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 860.26 and 343.62 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 860.26 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/860.26 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 860.26 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 295,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,602.54/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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