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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 860.30 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 860.30 and 436.91 is: 602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 860.30 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/860.30 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 860.30 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 375,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,867.19/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.86

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