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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 858.68 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 858.68 and 342.47 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 858.68 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/858.68 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 858.68 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 294,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,072.14/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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