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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.23, 858.65 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.23, 858.65 and 401.24 is: 553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.23 : 858.65 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.23/858.65 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.23x = 858.65 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.23x = 344,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,518.43/622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.68

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