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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 629.91 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 629.91 and 343.62 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 629.91 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/629.91 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 629.91 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 216,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,449.67/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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