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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.87, 856.82 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.87, 856.82 and 341.13 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.87 : 856.82 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.87/856.82 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.87x = 856.82 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.87x = 292,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,284.65/620.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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