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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 860.41 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 860.41 and 402.70 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 860.41 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/860.41 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 860.41 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 346,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,487.11/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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