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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 862.42 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 862.42 and 403.80 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 862.42 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/862.42 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 862.42 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 348,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,242.47/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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