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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.55, 862.06 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.55, 862.06 and 403.49 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.55 : 862.06 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.55/862.06 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.55x = 862.06 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.55x = 347,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,832.59/624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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