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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 856.69 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 856.69 and 341.02 is: 470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 856.69 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/856.69 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 856.69 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 292,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,148.42/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.58

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