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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 860.52 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 860.52 and 612.96 is: 845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 860.52 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/860.52 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 860.52 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 527,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,464.34/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.46

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