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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 856.78 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 856.78 and 337.28 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 856.78 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/856.78 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 856.78 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 288,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,970.90/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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