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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 857.65 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 857.65 and 341.75 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 857.65 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/857.65 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 857.65 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 293,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,101.89/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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