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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 859.55 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 859.55 and 343.09 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 859.55 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/859.55 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 859.55 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 294,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,898.71/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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