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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 856.76 and 341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 856.76 and 341.06 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 856.76 = 341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/856.76 = 341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 856.76 × 341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 292,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,200.58/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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