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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 859.82 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 859.82 and 483.52 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 859.82 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/859.82 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 859.82 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 415,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,740.17/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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