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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 858.94 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 858.94 and 401.74 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 858.94 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/858.94 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 858.94 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 345,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,067.40/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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