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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 856.05 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 856.05 and 340.57 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 856.05 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/856.05 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 856.05 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 291,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,544.95/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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