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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.01, 859.43 and 475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.01, 859.43 and 475.39 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.01 : 859.43 = 475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.01/859.43 = 475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.01x = 859.43 × 475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.01x = 408,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,566.69/623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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