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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.93, 861.03 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.93, 861.03 and 427.51 is: 589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.93 : 861.03 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.93/861.03 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.93x = 861.03 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.93x = 368,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,096.78/623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.96

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