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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 858.98 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 858.98 and 401.09 is: 553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 858.98 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/858.98 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 858.98 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 344,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,525.00/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.63

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