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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.42 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.42 and 346 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.42 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.42 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.42 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 297,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,013.32/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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