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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 859.16 and 402.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 859.16 and 402.11 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 859.16 = 402.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/859.16 = 402.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 859.16 × 402.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 345,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,478.47/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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