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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.99, 860.81 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.99, 860.81 and 402.66 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.99 : 860.81 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.99/860.81 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.99x = 860.81 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.99x = 346,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,611.74/623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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