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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.55, 857.70 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.55, 857.70 and 341.78 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.55 : 857.70 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.55/857.70 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.55x = 857.70 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.55x = 293,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,144.71/621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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