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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 859.68 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 859.68 and 367.46 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 859.68 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/859.68 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 859.68 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 315,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,898.01/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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