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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 855.79 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 855.79 and 340.38 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 855.79 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/855.79 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 855.79 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 291,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,293.80/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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