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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.05, 858.39 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.05, 858.39 and 342.28 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.05 : 858.39 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.05/858.39 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.05x = 858.39 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.05x = 293,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,809.73/622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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