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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 860.22 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 860.22 and 402.71 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 860.22 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/860.22 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 860.22 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 346,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,414.90/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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