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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 858.72 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 858.72 and 401.07 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 858.72 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/858.72 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 858.72 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 344,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,404.47/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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