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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.87, 861.30 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.87, 861.30 and 414.33 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.87 : 861.30 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.87/861.30 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.87x = 861.30 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.87x = 356,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,864.04/623.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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