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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 859.52 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 859.52 and 529.76 is: 730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 859.52 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/859.52 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 859.52 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 455,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,339.32/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.69

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