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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 856.05 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 856.05 and 340.56 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 856.05 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/856.05 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 856.05 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 291,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,536.39/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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