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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 861.72 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 861.72 and 403.25 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 861.72 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/861.72 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 861.72 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 347,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,484.28/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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