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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 860.47 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 860.47 and 403.06 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 860.47 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/860.47 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 860.47 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 346,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,821.04/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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