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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 860.46 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 860.46 and 361.66 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 860.46 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/860.46 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 860.46 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 311,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,193.96/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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