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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 857.46 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 857.46 and 341.57 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 857.46 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/857.46 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 857.46 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 292,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,882.61/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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