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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 860.04 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 860.04 and 426.96 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 860.04 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/860.04 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 860.04 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 367,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,202.68/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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