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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 859.62 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 859.62 and 399.08 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 859.62 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/859.62 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 859.62 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 343,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,057.15/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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