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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 860.18 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 860.18 and 431.94 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 860.18 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/860.18 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 860.18 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 371,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,543.99/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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