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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 858.05 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 858.05 and 342.02 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 858.05 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/858.05 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 858.05 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 293,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,470.26/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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