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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 861.60 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 861.60 and 403.20 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 861.60 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/861.60 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 861.60 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 347,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,397.12/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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