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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.83 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.83 and 340.39 is: 469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.83 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.83 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.83 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 291,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,315.97/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.76

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