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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 856.96 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 856.96 and 341.24 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 856.96 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/856.96 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 856.96 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 292,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,432.03/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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