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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 859.70 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 859.70 and 343.21 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 859.70 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/859.70 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 859.70 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 295,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,053.77/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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