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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 857.52 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 857.52 and 341.64 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 857.52 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/857.52 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 857.52 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 292,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,958.85/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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