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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 859.57 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 859.57 and 530.28 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 859.57 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/859.57 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 859.57 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 455,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,811.45/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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