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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 860.56 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 860.56 and 343.80 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 860.56 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/860.56 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 860.56 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 295,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,860.53/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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