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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.69, 859.34 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.69, 859.34 and 342.95 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 859.34 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/859.34 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 859.34 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 294,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,710.65/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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