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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 860.48 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 860.48 and 399.42 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 860.48 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/860.48 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 860.48 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 343,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,687.70/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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