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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 860.69 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 860.69 and 374.79 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 860.69 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/860.69 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 860.69 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 322,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,578.01/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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