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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 858.38 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 858.38 and 609.32 is: 838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 858.38 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/858.38 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 858.38 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 523,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,028.10/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.32

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