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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.84, 859.50 and 343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.84, 859.50 and 343.06 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.84 : 859.50 = 343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.84/859.50 = 343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.84x = 859.50 × 343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.84x = 294,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,860.07/622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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