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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 859.98 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 859.98 and 426.93 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 859.98 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/859.98 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 859.98 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 367,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,151.26/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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