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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.59, 858.93 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.59, 858.93 and 401.67 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.59 : 858.93 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.59/858.93 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.59x = 858.93 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.59x = 345,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,006.41/622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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