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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 858.33 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 858.33 and 342.24 is: 472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 858.33 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/858.33 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 858.33 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 293,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,748.86/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.28

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