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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 860.48 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 860.48 and 361.64 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 860.48 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/860.48 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 860.48 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 311,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187.04/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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