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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 861.02 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 861.02 and 344.18 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 861.02 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/861.02 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 861.02 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 296,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,345.86/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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