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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 860.29 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 860.29 and 484.29 is: 667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 860.29 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/860.29 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 860.29 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 416,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,628.63/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.95

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