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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 858.20 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 858.20 and 342.14 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 858.20 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/858.20 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 858.20 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 293,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,625.41/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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