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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.90, 630.48 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.90, 630.48 and 342.04 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.90 : 630.48 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.90/630.48 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.90x = 630.48 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.90x = 215,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,650.27/419.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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