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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 860.00 and 412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 860.00 and 412.97 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 860.00 = 412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/860.00 = 412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 860.00 × 412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 355,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,147.84/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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