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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.07, 859.91 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.07, 859.91 and 402.66 is: 555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.07 : 859.91 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.07/859.91 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.07x = 859.91 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.07x = 346,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,255.59/623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.73

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