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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 860.57 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 860.57 and 402.77 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 860.57 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/860.57 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 860.57 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 346,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,615.69/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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