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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 860.49 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 860.49 and 361.62 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 860.49 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/860.49 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 860.49 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 311,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,170.39/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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