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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 862.41 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 862.41 and 403.75 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 862.41 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/862.41 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 862.41 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 348,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,198.04/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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