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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 861.81 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 861.81 and 403.71 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 861.81 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/861.81 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 861.81 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 347,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,922.40/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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