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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 860.43 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 860.43 and 343.76 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 860.43 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/860.43 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 860.43 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 295,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,779.70/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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