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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 856.94 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 856.94 and 341.22 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 856.94 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/856.94 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 856.94 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 292,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,405.07/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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