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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 622.08 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 622.08 and 342.38 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 622.08 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/622.08 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 622.08 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 212,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,987.75/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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