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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 859.36 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 859.36 and 534.34 is: 736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 859.36 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/859.36 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 859.36 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 459,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,190.42/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.47

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