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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 857.35 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 857.35 and 341.51 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 857.35 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/857.35 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 857.35 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 292,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,794.56/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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