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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 857.53 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 857.53 and 341.64 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 857.53 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/857.53 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 857.53 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 292,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,966.55/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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