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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 859.36 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 859.36 and 436.64 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 859.36 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/859.36 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 859.36 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 375,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,231.21/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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