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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.94 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.94 and 425.10 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.94 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.94 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.94 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 365,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,985.59/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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