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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 857 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 857 and 345 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 857 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/857 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 857 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 295,665
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,665/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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