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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.05, 860.00 and 401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.05, 860.00 and 401.99 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.05 : 860.00 = 401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.05/860.00 = 401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.05x = 860.00 × 401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.05x = 345,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,709.39/623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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