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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.33, 858.66 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.33, 858.66 and 401.02 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.33 : 858.66 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.33/858.66 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.33x = 858.66 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.33x = 344,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,336.83/622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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