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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 859.60 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 859.60 and 402.28 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 859.60 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/859.60 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 859.60 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 345,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,799.89/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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