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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 857.97 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 857.97 and 397.94 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 857.97 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/857.97 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 857.97 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 341,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,420.58/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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