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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.65, 859.26 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.65, 859.26 and 342.90 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.65 : 859.26 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.65/859.26 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.65x = 859.26 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.65x = 294,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,640.25/622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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