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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.01, 859.64 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.01, 859.64 and 426.45 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.01 : 859.64 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.01/859.64 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.01x = 859.64 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.01x = 366,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,591.35/623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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