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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 856.66 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 856.66 and 341 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 856.66 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/856.66 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 856.66 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 292,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,121.06/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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