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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 856.22 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 856.22 and 340.70 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 856.22 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/856.22 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 856.22 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 291,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,710.09/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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