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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.99, 858.20 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.99, 858.20 and 401.27 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.99 : 858.20 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.99/858.20 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.99x = 858.20 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.99x = 344,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,363.62/621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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