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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 859.49 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 859.49 and 343.05 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 859.49 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/859.49 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 859.49 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 294,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,850.84/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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