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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.53, 860.93 and 402.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.53, 860.93 and 402.61 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 860.93 = 402.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/860.93 = 402.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 860.93 × 402.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 346,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,619.03/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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