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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.67, 857.92 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.67, 857.92 and 341.91 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.67 : 857.92 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.67/857.92 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.67x = 857.92 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.67x = 293,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,331.43/621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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