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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 858.56 and 400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 858.56 and 400.85 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 858.56 = 400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/858.56 = 400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 858.56 × 400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 344,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,153.78/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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