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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 856.01 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 856.01 and 340.54 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 856.01 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/856.01 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 856.01 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 291,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,505.65/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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