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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.66, 859.28 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.66, 859.28 and 342.91 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.66 : 859.28 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.66/859.28 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.66x = 859.28 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.66x = 294,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,654.41/622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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