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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.63, 856.46 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.63, 856.46 and 344.63 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.63 : 856.46 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.63/856.46 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.63x = 856.46 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.63x = 295,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,158.39/620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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