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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 859.73 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 859.73 and 413.45 is: 570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 859.73 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/859.73 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 859.73 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 355,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,455.37/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.30

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