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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.34 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.34 and 475.71 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.34 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.34 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.34 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 409,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,269.96/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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