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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 860.16 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 860.16 and 475.92 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 860.16 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/860.16 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 860.16 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 409,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,367.35/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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