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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 858.49 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 858.49 and 401.01 is: 553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 858.49 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/858.49 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 858.49 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 344,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,263.07/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.76

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