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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 859.99 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 859.99 and 361.29 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 859.99 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/859.99 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 859.99 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 310,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,705.79/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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