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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 858.16 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 858.16 and 400.92 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 858.16 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/858.16 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 858.16 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 344,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,053.51/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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