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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 860.22 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 860.22 and 361.46 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 860.22 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/860.22 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 860.22 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 310,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,937.27/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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