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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 855.81 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 855.81 and 340.41 is: 469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 855.81 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/855.81 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 855.81 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 291,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,326.28/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.76

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