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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.36 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.36 and 402.17 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.36 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.36 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.36 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 346,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,004.67/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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