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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 856.87 and 341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 856.87 and 341.17 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 856.87 = 341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/856.87 = 341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 856.87 × 341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 292,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,338.34/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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