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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 861.08 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 861.08 and 413.69 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 861.08 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/861.08 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 861.08 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 356,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,220.19/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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