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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 860.73 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 860.73 and 343.93 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 860.73 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/860.73 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 860.73 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 296,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,030.87/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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