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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 858.30 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 858.30 and 342.18 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 858.30 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/858.30 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 858.30 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 293,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,693.09/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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