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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 859.46 and 343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 859.46 and 343.03 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 859.46 = 343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/859.46 = 343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 859.46 × 343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 294,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,820.56/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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