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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 862.18 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 862.18 and 403.62 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 862.18 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/862.18 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 862.18 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 347,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,988.85/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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