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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 859.95 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 859.95 and 426.96 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 859.95 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/859.95 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 859.95 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 367,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,164.25/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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