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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 859.83 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 859.83 and 402.27 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 859.83 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/859.83 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 859.83 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 345,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,888.55/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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