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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 629.37 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 629.37 and 345.87 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 629.37 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/629.37 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 629.37 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 217,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,680.20/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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