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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.51, 860.44 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.51, 860.44 and 343.74 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.51 : 860.44 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.51/860.44 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.51x = 860.44 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.51x = 295,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,766.79/623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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