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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.71 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.71 and 338.68 is: 467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.71 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.71 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.71 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 290,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,827.90/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.37

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