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