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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.45, 860.16 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.45, 860.16 and 361.41 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.45 : 860.16 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.45/860.16 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.45x = 860.16 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.45x = 310,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,871.33/623.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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