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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.35, 859.81 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.35, 859.81 and 383.98 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.35 : 859.81 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.35/859.81 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.35x = 859.81 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.35x = 330,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,149.84/623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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