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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 859.68 and 401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 859.68 and 401.81 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 859.68 = 401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/859.68 = 401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 859.68 × 401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 345,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,428.02/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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