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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 857.97 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 857.97 and 341.94 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 857.97 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/857.97 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 857.97 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 293,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,374.26/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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