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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.57, 857.77 and 341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.57, 857.77 and 341.83 is: 471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.57 : 857.77 = 341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.57/857.77 = 341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.57x = 857.77 × 341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.57x = 293,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,210.66/621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.73

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