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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.43, 858.18 and 523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.43, 858.18 and 523.23 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.43 : 858.18 = 523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.43/858.18 = 523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.43x = 858.18 × 523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.43x = 449,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,025.52/622.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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