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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 859.59 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 859.59 and 426.48 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 859.59 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/859.59 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 859.59 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 366,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,597.94/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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