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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.01, 858.40 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.01, 858.40 and 342.27 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.01 : 858.40 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.01/858.40 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.01x = 858.40 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.01x = 293,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,807.18/622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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