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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.19 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.19 and 342.11 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.19 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.19 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.19 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 293,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,590.23/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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