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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 857.10 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 857.10 and 397.28 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 857.10 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/857.10 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 857.10 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 340,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,508.69/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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