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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 861.50 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 861.50 and 403.61 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 861.50 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/861.50 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 861.50 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 347,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,706.72/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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