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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 857.82 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 857.82 and 341.86 is: 471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 857.82 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/857.82 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 857.82 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 293,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254.35/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.76

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