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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 858.56 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 858.56 and 436.44 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 858.56 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/858.56 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 858.56 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 374,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,709.93/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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