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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 860.16 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 860.16 and 402.42 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 860.16 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/860.16 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 860.16 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 346,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,145.59/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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