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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 858.74 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 858.74 and 342.56 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 858.74 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/858.74 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 858.74 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 294,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,167.19/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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