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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 857.97 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 857.97 and 341.96 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 857.97 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/857.97 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 857.97 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 293,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,387.13/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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