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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 857.05 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 857.05 and 341.33 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 857.05 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/857.05 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 857.05 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 292,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,534.73/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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