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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 857.98 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 857.98 and 341.98 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 857.98 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/857.98 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 857.98 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 293,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,415.83/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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