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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858.27 and 400.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858.27 and 400.63 is: 552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858.27 = 400.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858.27 = 400.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858.27 × 400.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 343,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,848.71/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.74

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