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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 860.87 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 860.87 and 414.02 is: 571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 860.87 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/860.87 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 860.87 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 356,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,417.00/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.59

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