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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 862.11 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 862.11 and 403.92 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 862.11 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/862.11 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 862.11 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 348,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,223.47/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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