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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 861.94 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 861.94 and 403.99 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 861.94 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/861.94 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 861.94 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 348,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,213.49/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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