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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 860.28 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 860.28 and 507.12 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 860.28 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/860.28 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 860.28 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 436,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,265.19/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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