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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 859.10 and 436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 859.10 and 436.11 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 859.10 = 436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/859.10 = 436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 859.10 × 436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 374,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,659.92/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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