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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 861.96 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 861.96 and 403.99 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 861.96 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/861.96 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 861.96 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 348,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,223.22/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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