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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 860.73 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 860.73 and 499.42 is: 688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 860.73 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/860.73 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 860.73 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 429,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,865.78/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.91

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