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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 856.55 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 856.55 and 340.92 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 856.55 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/856.55 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 856.55 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 292,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,009.04/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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