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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 860.41 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 860.41 and 343.75 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 860.41 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/860.41 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 860.41 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 295,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,767.58/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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