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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 856.28 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 856.28 and 340.75 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 856.28 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/856.28 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 856.28 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 291,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,771.42/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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