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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 859.09 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 859.09 and 402.06 is: 554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 859.09 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/859.09 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 859.09 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 345,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,405.73/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.57

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