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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 858.45 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 858.45 and 401.12 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 858.45 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/858.45 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 858.45 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 344,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,341.46/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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