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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 861.33 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 861.33 and 403.15 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 861.33 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/861.33 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 861.33 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 347,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,245.19/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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