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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 860.60 and 458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 860.60 and 458.14 is: 631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 860.60 = 458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/860.60 = 458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 860.60 × 458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 394,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,275.28/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.93

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