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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.92, 859.03 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.92, 859.03 and 401.94 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.92 : 859.03 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.92/859.03 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.92x = 859.03 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.92x = 345,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,278.52/622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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