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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 860.02 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 860.02 and 448.61 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 860.02 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/860.02 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 860.02 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 385,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,808.15/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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