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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 857.30 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 857.30 and 341.47 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 857.30 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/857.30 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 857.30 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 292,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,738.38/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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