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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 861.86 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 861.86 and 403.56 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 861.86 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/861.86 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 861.86 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 347,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,813.23/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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