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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 856.67 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 856.67 and 341.01 is: 470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 856.67 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/856.67 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 856.67 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 292,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,133.04/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.58

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