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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 860.88 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 860.88 and 344.09 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 860.88 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/860.88 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 860.88 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 296,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,216.33/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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