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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 859.77 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 859.77 and 361.07 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 859.77 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/859.77 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 859.77 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 310,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,432.86/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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