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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 859.06 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 859.06 and 342.75 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 859.06 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/859.06 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 859.06 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 294,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,442.82/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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