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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.05, 859.65 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.05, 859.65 and 360.91 is: 497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.05 : 859.65 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.05/859.65 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.05x = 859.65 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.05x = 310,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,256.28/623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.96

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