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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.83 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.83 and 341.14 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.83 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.83 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.83 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 292,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,294.70/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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