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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 859.35 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 859.35 and 342.95 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 859.35 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/859.35 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 859.35 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 294,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,708.07/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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