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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 860.90 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 860.90 and 344.08 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 860.90 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/860.90 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 860.90 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 296,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,212.45/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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