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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.84, 632.80 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.84, 632.80 and 345.48 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.84 : 632.80 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.84/632.80 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.84x = 632.80 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.84x = 218,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,619.74/421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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