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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 859.57 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 859.57 and 436.74 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 859.57 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/859.57 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 859.57 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 375,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,408.60/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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