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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.10, 858.50 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.10, 858.50 and 342.35 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.10 : 858.50 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.10/858.50 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.10x = 858.50 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.10x = 293,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,907.05/622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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