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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 862.26 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 862.26 and 403.94 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 862.26 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/862.26 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 862.26 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 348,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,301.30/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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