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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 860.93 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 860.93 and 344.09 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 860.93 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/860.93 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 860.93 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 296,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,241.06/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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