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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 857.88 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 857.88 and 341.90 is: 471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 857.88 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/857.88 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 857.88 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 293,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,311.72/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.83

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