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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.03, 858.86 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.03, 858.86 and 401.11 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.03 : 858.86 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.03/858.86 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.03x = 858.86 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.03x = 344,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,497.33/622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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