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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 859.61 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 859.61 and 402.17 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 859.61 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/859.61 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 859.61 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 345,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,706.06/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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