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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 860.18 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 860.18 and 402.04 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 860.18 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/860.18 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 860.18 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 345,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,826.77/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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