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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 860.06 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 860.06 and 402.64 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 860.06 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/860.06 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 860.06 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 346,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,294.56/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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