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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 861.53 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 861.53 and 403.31 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 861.53 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/861.53 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 861.53 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 347,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,466.83/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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