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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 861.18 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 861.18 and 403.40 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 861.18 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/861.18 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 861.18 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 347,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,400.01/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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