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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.89, 858.18 and 342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.89, 858.18 and 342.13 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.89 : 858.18 = 342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.89/858.18 = 342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.89x = 858.18 × 342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.89x = 293,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,604.83/621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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