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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.55, 860.40 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.55, 860.40 and 483.54 is: 667.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.55 : 860.40 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.55/860.40 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.55x = 860.40 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.55x = 416,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,037.82/623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.21

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