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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 857.52 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 857.52 and 341.64 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 857.52 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/857.52 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 857.52 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 292,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,966.99/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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