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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.35 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.35 and 402.65 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.35 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.35 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.35 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 346,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,419.36/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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