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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 860.30 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 860.30 and 343.68 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 860.30 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/860.30 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 860.30 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 295,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,666.18/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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