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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 860.76 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 860.76 and 343.97 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 860.76 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/860.76 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 860.76 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 296,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,078.63/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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