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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 860.03 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 860.03 and 466.55 is: 643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 860.03 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/860.03 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 860.03 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 401,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,247.00/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.92

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