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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 860.49 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 860.49 and 466.98 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 860.49 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/860.49 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 860.49 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 401,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,831.62/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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