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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 858.78 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 858.78 and 467.52 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 858.78 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/858.78 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 858.78 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 401,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,496.83/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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