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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 858.78 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 858.78 and 401.36 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 858.78 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/858.78 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 858.78 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 344,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,679.94/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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