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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 856.36 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 856.36 and 336.97 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 856.36 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/856.36 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 856.36 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 288,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,568.19/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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