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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 857.69 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 857.69 and 341.74 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 857.69 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/857.69 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 857.69 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 293,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,103.61/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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