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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 860.32 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 860.32 and 361.48 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 860.32 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/860.32 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 860.32 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 310,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,988.47/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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