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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.09, 858.45 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.09, 858.45 and 342.34 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.09 : 858.45 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.09/858.45 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.09x = 858.45 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.09x = 293,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,880.91/622.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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