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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 860.79 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 860.79 and 344.03 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 860.79 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/860.79 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 860.79 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 296,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,137.58/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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