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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 856.42 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 856.42 and 340.80 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 856.42 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/856.42 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 856.42 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 291,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,867.94/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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