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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 859.97 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 859.97 and 519.01 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 859.97 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/859.97 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 859.97 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 446,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,333.03/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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