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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 859.08 and 402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 859.08 and 402.05 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 859.08 = 402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/859.08 = 402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 859.08 × 402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 345,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,391.10/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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