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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.85, 860.79 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.85, 860.79 and 354.62 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.85 : 860.79 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.85/860.79 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.85x = 860.79 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.85x = 305,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,249.05/623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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