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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 623.95 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 623.95 and 342.64 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 623.95 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/623.95 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 623.95 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 213,790.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,790.23/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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