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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 857.91 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 857.91 and 341.92 is: 471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 857.91 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/857.91 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 857.91 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 293,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,338.94/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.87

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