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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.68, 859.14 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.68, 859.14 and 401.36 is: 553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.68 : 859.14 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.68/859.14 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.68x = 859.14 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.68x = 344,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,824.43/622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.77

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