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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 861.14 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 861.14 and 344.25 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 861.14 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/861.14 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 861.14 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 296,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,447.45/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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