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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 859.68 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 859.68 and 436.68 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 859.68 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/859.68 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 859.68 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 375,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,405.06/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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