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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 617.67 and 340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 617.67 and 340.69 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 617.67 = 340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/617.67 = 340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 617.67 × 340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 210,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,433.99/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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