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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.16 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.16 and 401.12 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.16 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.16 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.16 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 344,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,225.14/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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