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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 859.01 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 859.01 and 401.41 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 859.01 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/859.01 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 859.01 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 344,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,809.44/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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