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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 859.93 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 859.93 and 383.91 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 859.93 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/859.93 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 859.93 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 330,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,133.70/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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