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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.82 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.82 and 344.88 is: 475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.82 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.82 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.82 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 295,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,500.08/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.94

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