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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.12, 858.18 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.12, 858.18 and 401.08 is: 553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.12 : 858.18 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.12/858.18 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.12x = 858.18 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.12x = 344,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,198.83/622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.27

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