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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 860.37 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 860.37 and 343.69 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 860.37 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/860.37 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 860.37 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 295,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,700.57/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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