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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.35, 856.13 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.35, 856.13 and 340.62 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.35 : 856.13 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.35/856.13 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.35x = 856.13 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.35x = 291,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,610.09/620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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