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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 859.93 and 446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 859.93 and 446.29 is: 615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 859.93 = 446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/859.93 = 446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 859.93 × 446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 383,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,774.89/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.70

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