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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 860.40 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 860.40 and 426.80 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 860.40 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/860.40 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 860.40 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 367,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,218.72/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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