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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.07, 860.37 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.07, 860.37 and 436.93 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.07 : 860.37 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.07/860.37 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.07x = 860.37 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.07x = 375,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,921.46/623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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