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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 857.30 and 604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 857.30 and 604.97 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 857.30 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/857.30 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 857.30 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 518,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,637.54/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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