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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.68 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.68 and 414.12 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.68 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.68 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.68 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 356,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,424.80/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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