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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 859.95 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 859.95 and 518.94 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 859.95 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/859.95 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 859.95 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 446,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,262.45/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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