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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 860 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 860 and 413.78 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 860 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/860 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 860 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 355,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,850.80/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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