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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 855.70 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 855.70 and 340.30 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 855.70 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/855.70 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 855.70 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 291,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,190.43/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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