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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 859.48 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 859.48 and 346.82 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 859.48 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/859.48 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 859.48 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 298,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,084.85/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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