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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 855.73 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 855.73 and 340.32 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 855.73 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/855.73 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 855.73 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 291,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,225.67/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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