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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.95, 860.67 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.95, 860.67 and 399.81 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.95 : 860.67 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.95/860.67 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.95x = 860.67 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.95x = 344,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,101.43/623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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