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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.56, 858.96 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.56, 858.96 and 401.52 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.56 : 858.96 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.56/858.96 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.56x = 858.96 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.56x = 344,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,889.62/622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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