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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.33, 860.30 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.33, 860.30 and 437.10 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.33 : 860.30 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.33/860.30 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.33x = 860.30 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.33x = 376,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,035.82/623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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