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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 861.45 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 861.45 and 403.26 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 861.45 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/861.45 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 861.45 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 347,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,388.33/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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