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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.93, 859.68 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.93, 859.68 and 343.20 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.93 : 859.68 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.93/859.68 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.93x = 859.68 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.93x = 295,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,042.18/622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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