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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 629.74 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 629.74 and 346.66 is: 519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 629.74 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/629.74 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 629.74 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 218,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,304.53/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.07

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