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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 858.90 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 858.90 and 401.42 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 858.90 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/858.90 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 858.90 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 344,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,783.29/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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