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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 858.24 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 858.24 and 398.08 is: 549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 858.24 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/858.24 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 858.24 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 341,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,648.18/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.11

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