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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 859.06 and 465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 859.06 and 465.15 is: 641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 859.06 = 465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/859.06 = 465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 859.06 × 465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 399,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,595.56/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.38

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