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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.81, 858.56 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.81, 858.56 and 401.68 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.81 : 858.56 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.81/858.56 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.81x = 858.56 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.81x = 344,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,866.38/622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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