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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 857.38 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 857.38 and 341.54 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 857.38 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/857.38 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 857.38 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 292,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,828.28/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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