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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 859.44 and 343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 859.44 and 343.03 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 859.44 = 343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/859.44 = 343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 859.44 × 343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 294,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,814.56/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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