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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 859.86 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 859.86 and 361.16 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 859.86 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/859.86 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 859.86 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 310,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,547.04/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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