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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.12, 857.79 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.12, 857.79 and 400.72 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.12 : 857.79 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.12/857.79 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.12x = 857.79 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.12x = 343,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,733.61/622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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