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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 860.39 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 860.39 and 343.70 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 860.39 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/860.39 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 860.39 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 295,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,717.76/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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