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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 858.87 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 858.87 and 342.57 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 858.87 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/858.87 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 858.87 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 294,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,223.10/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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