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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.79 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.79 and 358.29 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.79 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.79 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.79 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 308,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,413.79/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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