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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 860.03 and 402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 860.03 and 402.11 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 860.03 = 402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/860.03 = 402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 860.03 × 402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 345,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,820.35/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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