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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 860.86 and 402.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 860.86 and 402.89 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 860.86 = 402.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/860.86 = 402.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 860.86 × 402.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 346,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,831.89/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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