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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 858.41 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 858.41 and 400.95 is: 553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 858.41 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/858.41 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 858.41 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 344,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,179.49/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.68

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