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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 855.88 and 340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 855.88 and 340.46 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 855.88 = 340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/855.88 = 340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 855.88 × 340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 291,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,394.19/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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