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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 859.69 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 859.69 and 475.58 is: 656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 859.69 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/859.69 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 859.69 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 408,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,850.89/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.05

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