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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 862.02 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 862.02 and 403.77 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 862.02 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/862.02 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 862.02 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 348,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,057.82/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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