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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 860.14 and 483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 860.14 and 483.62 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 860.14 = 483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/860.14 = 483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 860.14 × 483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 415,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,975.40/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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