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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 856.74 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 856.74 and 341.07 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 856.74 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/856.74 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 856.74 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 292,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,208.31/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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