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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 856.67 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 856.67 and 341.02 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 856.67 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/856.67 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 856.67 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 292,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,141.60/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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