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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.87 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.87 and 344.06 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.87 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.87 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.87 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 296,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,190.93/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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