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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 860.31 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 860.31 and 374.63 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 860.31 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/860.31 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 860.31 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 322,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,297.94/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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