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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 859.98 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 859.98 and 437.07 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 859.98 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/859.98 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 859.98 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 375,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,871.46/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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