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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 859.31 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 859.31 and 342.92 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 859.31 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/859.31 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 859.31 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 294,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,674.59/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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