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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.02 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.02 and 402.56 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.02 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.02 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.02 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 346,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,209.65/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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