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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 858 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 858 and 400.84 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 858 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/858 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 858 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 343,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,920.72/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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