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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 859.35 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 859.35 and 492.46 is: 679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 859.35 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/859.35 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 859.35 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 423,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,195.50/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.13

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