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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 858.30 and 400.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 858.30 and 400.81 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 858.30 = 400.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/858.30 = 400.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 858.30 × 400.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 344,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,013.08/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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