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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 859.62 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 859.62 and 492.40 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 859.62 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/859.62 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 859.62 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 423,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,276.89/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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