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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 856.46 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 856.46 and 340.87 is: 470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 856.46 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/856.46 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 856.46 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 291,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,939.82/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.41

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