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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 859.82 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 859.82 and 413.37 is: 570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 859.82 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/859.82 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 859.82 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 355,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,421.73/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.08

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