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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 858.60 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 858.60 and 401.34 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 858.60 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/858.60 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 858.60 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 344,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,590.52/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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