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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 859.86 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 859.86 and 402.36 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 859.86 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/859.86 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 859.86 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 345,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,973.27/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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