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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 859.71 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 859.71 and 426.66 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 859.71 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/859.71 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 859.71 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 366,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,803.87/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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