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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.00, 855.60 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.00, 855.60 and 336.42 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.00 : 855.60 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.00/855.60 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.00x = 855.60 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.00x = 287,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,839.69/620.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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