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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 859.48 and 401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 859.48 and 401.89 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 859.48 = 401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/859.48 = 401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 859.48 × 401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 345,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,412.12/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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