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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 858.94 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 858.94 and 398.39 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 858.94 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/858.94 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 858.94 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 342,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,187.82/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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