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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.23, 858.51 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.23, 858.51 and 401.10 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.23 : 858.51 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.23/858.51 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.23x = 858.51 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.23x = 344,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,348.36/622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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