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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 857.03 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 857.03 and 341.31 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 857.03 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/857.03 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 857.03 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 292,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,511.20/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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