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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 857.97 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 857.97 and 341.97 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 857.97 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/857.97 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 857.97 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 293,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,400.00/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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