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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 860.94 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 860.94 and 344.13 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 860.94 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/860.94 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 860.94 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 296,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,275.28/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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