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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 860.73 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 860.73 and 402.51 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 860.73 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/860.73 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 860.73 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 346,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,452.43/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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