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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.41, 630.48 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.41, 630.48 and 340.41 is: 509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.41 : 630.48 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.41/630.48 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.41x = 630.48 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.41x = 214,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,621.70/421.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.29

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