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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 860.46 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 860.46 and 361.56 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 860.46 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/860.46 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 860.46 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 311,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,107.92/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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