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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 860.38 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 860.38 and 413.96 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 860.38 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/860.38 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 860.38 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 356,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,157.57/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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