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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 858.25 and 342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 858.25 and 342.17 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 858.25 = 342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/858.25 = 342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 858.25 × 342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 293,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,666.44/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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