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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 857.12 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 857.12 and 341.35 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 857.12 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/857.12 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 857.12 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 292,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,571.92/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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