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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 855.66 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 855.66 and 344.04 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 855.66 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/855.66 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 855.66 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 294,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,381.27/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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