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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 856.62 and 340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 856.62 and 340.99 is: 470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 856.62 = 340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/856.62 = 340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 856.62 × 340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 292,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,096.71/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.55

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