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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.55, 859.12 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.55, 859.12 and 346.55 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.55 : 859.12 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.55/859.12 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.55x = 859.12 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.55x = 297,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,728.04/622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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