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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 859.98 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 859.98 and 374.48 is: 516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 859.98 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/859.98 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 859.98 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 322,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,045.31/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.80

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