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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.33 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.33 and 342.26 is: 472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.33 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.33 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.33 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 293,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,767.73/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.28

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