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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 860.20 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 860.20 and 402.48 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 860.20 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/860.20 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 860.20 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 346,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,213.30/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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