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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.07, 855.74 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.07, 855.74 and 340.36 is: 469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.07 : 855.74 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.07/855.74 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.07x = 855.74 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.07x = 291,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,258.28/620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.72

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