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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 859.94 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 859.94 and 483.23 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 859.94 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/859.94 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 859.94 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 415,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,548.81/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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