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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.01, 860.13 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.01, 860.13 and 413.37 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.01 : 860.13 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.01/860.13 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.01x = 860.13 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.01x = 355,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,551.94/623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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