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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.29, 857.39 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.29, 857.39 and 341.53 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.29 : 857.39 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.29/857.39 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.29x = 857.39 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.29x = 292,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,820.56/621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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