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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 856.90 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 856.90 and 341.20 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 856.90 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/856.90 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 856.90 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 292,374.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,374.28/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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