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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 859.79 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 859.79 and 436.95 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 859.79 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/859.79 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 859.79 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 375,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,683.06/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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