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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 860.36 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 860.36 and 427.12 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 860.36 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/860.36 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 860.36 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 367,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,476.96/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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