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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.64 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.64 and 603.44 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.64 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.64 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.64 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 519,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,344.60/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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