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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 860.03 and 457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 860.03 and 457.29 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 860.03 = 457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/860.03 = 457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 860.03 × 457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 393,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,280.83/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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