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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 860.12 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 860.12 and 413.74 is: 570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 860.12 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/860.12 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 860.12 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 355,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,866.05/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.79

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