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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.80, 630.68 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.80, 630.68 and 343.91 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.80 : 630.68 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.80/630.68 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.80x = 630.68 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.80x = 216,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,897.02/420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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