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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 857.29 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 857.29 and 341.48 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 857.29 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/857.29 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 857.29 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 292,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,747.39/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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