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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 856.18 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 856.18 and 340.65 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 856.18 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/856.18 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 856.18 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 291,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,657.72/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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