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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.82, 861.22 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.82, 861.22 and 437.88 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.82 : 861.22 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.82/861.22 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.82x = 861.22 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.82x = 377,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,111.01/623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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