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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 859.01 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 859.01 and 342.74 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 859.01 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/859.01 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 859.01 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 294,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,413.65/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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