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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 858.96 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 858.96 and 401.55 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 858.96 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/858.96 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 858.96 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 344,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,915.39/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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