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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.43 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.43 and 339.96 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.43 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.43 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.43 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 214,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,320.98/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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