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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.91 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.91 and 358.31 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.91 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.91 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.91 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 308,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,472.66/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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