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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 859.51 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 859.51 and 343.06 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 859.51 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/859.51 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 859.51 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 294,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,863.50/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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