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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 859.73 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 859.73 and 446.55 is: 615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 859.73 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/859.73 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 859.73 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 383,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,910.20/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.61

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