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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 857.30 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 857.30 and 341.48 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 857.30 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/857.30 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 857.30 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 292,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,746.52/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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