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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.09, 858.74 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.09, 858.74 and 401.32 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.09 : 858.74 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.09/858.74 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.09x = 858.74 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.09x = 344,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,629.54/622.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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