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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.07, 858.46 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.07, 858.46 and 342.33 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.07 : 858.46 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.07/858.46 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.07x = 858.46 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.07x = 293,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,875.76/622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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