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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.16, 858.04 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.16, 858.04 and 401.04 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.16 : 858.04 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.16/858.04 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.16x = 858.04 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.16x = 344,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,108.36/622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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