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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 857.12 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 857.12 and 341.33 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 857.12 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/857.12 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 857.12 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 292,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,557.42/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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