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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 859.98 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 859.98 and 413.28 is: 570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 859.98 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/859.98 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 859.98 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 355,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,412.53/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.39

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