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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 860.09 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 860.09 and 437.04 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 860.09 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/860.09 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 860.09 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 375,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,891.55/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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