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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 860.01 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 860.01 and 424.28 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 860.01 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/860.01 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 860.01 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 364,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,880.74/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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