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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 858.37 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 858.37 and 400.80 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 858.37 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/858.37 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 858.37 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 344,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,034.70/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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