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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 856.64 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 856.64 and 344.75 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 856.64 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/856.64 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 856.64 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 295,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,324.92/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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