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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.71 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.71 and 342.50 is: 472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.71 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.71 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.71 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 294,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,104.74/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.64

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