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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 861.06 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 861.06 and 530.98 is: 733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 861.06 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/861.06 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 861.06 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 457,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,205.64/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.55

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