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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 860.49 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 860.49 and 424.43 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 860.49 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/860.49 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 860.49 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 365,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,213.47/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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