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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.41, 860.24 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.41, 860.24 and 343.63 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.41 : 860.24 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.41/860.24 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.41x = 860.24 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.41x = 295,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,599.43/623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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