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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 859.98 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 859.98 and 427.12 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 859.98 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/859.98 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 859.98 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 367,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,314.66/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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