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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 857.05 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 857.05 and 341.31 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 857.05 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/857.05 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 857.05 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 292,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,523.54/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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