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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 862.23 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 862.23 and 404.01 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 862.23 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/862.23 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 862.23 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 348,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,349.54/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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