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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 860.74 and 413.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 860.74 and 413.93 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 860.74 = 413.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/860.74 = 413.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 860.74 × 413.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 356,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,280.77/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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