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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.12, 858.68 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.12, 858.68 and 401.64 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.12 : 858.68 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.12/858.68 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.12x = 858.68 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.12x = 344,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,880.24/622.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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