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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.17, 857.19 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.17, 857.19 and 337.58 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.17 : 857.19 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.17/857.19 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.17x = 857.19 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.17x = 289,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,365.91/621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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