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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 860.95 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 860.95 and 402.93 is: 555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 860.95 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/860.95 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 860.95 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 346,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,903.09/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.88

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