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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 860.40 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 860.40 and 476.08 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 860.40 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/860.40 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 860.40 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 409,619.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,619.23/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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