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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 859.68 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 859.68 and 524.12 is: 722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 859.68 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/859.68 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 859.68 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 450,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,571.18/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.68

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