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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 861.93 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 861.93 and 403.86 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 861.93 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/861.93 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 861.93 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 348,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,099.05/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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