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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 860.04 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 860.04 and 413.30 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 860.04 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/860.04 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 860.04 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 355,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,454.53/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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