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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 856.04 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 856.04 and 340.61 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 856.04 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/856.04 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 856.04 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 291,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,569.80/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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