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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 860.06 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 860.06 and 413.78 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 860.06 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/860.06 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 860.06 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 355,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,875.63/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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