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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 857.11 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 857.11 and 434.74 is: 599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 857.11 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/857.11 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 857.11 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 372,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,620.00/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.99

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