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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 858 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 858 and 342 is: 471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 858 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/858 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 858 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 293,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,436/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.95

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