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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 856.69 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 856.69 and 341.08 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 856.69 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/856.69 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 856.69 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 292,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,198.12/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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