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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.92 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.92 and 340.28 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.92 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.92 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.92 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 292,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,953.86/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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