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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.74 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.74 and 402.59 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.74 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.74 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.74 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 346,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,526.46/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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