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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 860.48 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 860.48 and 375.03 is: 517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 860.48 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/860.48 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 860.48 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 322,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,703.94/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.46

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