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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 857.62 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 857.62 and 341.72 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 857.62 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/857.62 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 857.62 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 293,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,068.90/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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