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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 855.86 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 855.86 and 340.42 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 855.86 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/855.86 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 855.86 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 291,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,351.86/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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