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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 861.06 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 861.06 and 427.96 is: 590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 861.06 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/861.06 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 861.06 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 368,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,499.24/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.73

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