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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.90 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.90 and 344.08 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.90 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.90 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.90 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 296,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,217.18/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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