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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 858.13 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 858.13 and 342.06 is: 472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 858.13 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/858.13 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 858.13 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 293,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,527.87/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.03

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