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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620, 855.63 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620, 855.63 and 340.25 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 855.63 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/855.63 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 855.63 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 291,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,128.11/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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