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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 860.79 and 402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 860.79 and 402.85 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 860.79 = 402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/860.79 = 402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 860.79 × 402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 346,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,769.25/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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