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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 860.46 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 860.46 and 374.90 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 860.46 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/860.46 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 860.46 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 322,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,586.45/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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