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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 859.94 and 484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 859.94 and 484.04 is: 667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 859.94 = 484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/859.94 = 484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 859.94 × 484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 416,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,242.94/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.59

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