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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 858.67 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 858.67 and 342.48 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 858.67 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/858.67 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 858.67 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 294,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,077.30/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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