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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 860.49 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 860.49 and 402.57 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 860.49 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/860.49 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 860.49 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 346,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,407.46/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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