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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 858.90 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 858.90 and 342.65 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 858.90 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/858.90 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 858.90 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 294,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,302.09/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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