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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 859.54 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 859.54 and 402.12 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 859.54 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/859.54 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 859.54 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 345,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,638.22/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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