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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 860.52 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 860.52 and 413.76 is: 571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 860.52 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/860.52 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 860.52 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 356,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,048.76/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.22

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