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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 858.99 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 858.99 and 342.69 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 858.99 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/858.99 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 858.99 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 294,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,364.06/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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