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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 860.15 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 860.15 and 401.93 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 860.15 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/860.15 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 860.15 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 345,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,717.76/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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