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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 860.25 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 860.25 and 361.45 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 860.25 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/860.25 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 860.25 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 310,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,937.36/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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