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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 860.75 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 860.75 and 343.98 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 860.75 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/860.75 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 860.75 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 296,080.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,080.79/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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