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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 635.70 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 635.70 and 342.80 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 635.70 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/635.70 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 635.70 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 217,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,917.96/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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