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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 859.44 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 859.44 and 360.91 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 859.44 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/859.44 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 859.44 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 310,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,180.49/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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