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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 859.04 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 859.04 and 346.52 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 859.04 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/859.04 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 859.04 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 297,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,674.54/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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