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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 859.33 and 530.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 859.33 and 530.14 is: 731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 859.33 = 530.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/859.33 = 530.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 859.33 × 530.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 455,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,565.21/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.14

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