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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 859.13 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 859.13 and 401.30 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 859.13 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/859.13 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 859.13 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 344,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,768.87/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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