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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 858.60 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 858.60 and 594.09 is: 818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 858.60 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/858.60 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 858.60 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 510,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,085.67/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.43

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