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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 859.56 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 859.56 and 343.13 is: 473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 859.56 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/859.56 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 859.56 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 294,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,940.82/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.50

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