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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 861.20 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 861.20 and 437.56 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 861.20 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/861.20 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 861.20 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 376,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,826.67/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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