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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 861.54 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 861.54 and 403.28 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 861.54 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/861.54 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 861.54 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 347,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,441.85/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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