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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 859.98 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 859.98 and 357.67 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 859.98 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/859.98 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 859.98 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 307,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,587.26/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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