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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.60 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.60 and 342.28 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.60 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.60 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.60 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 212,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,418.97/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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