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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419, 628.59 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419, 628.59 and 175.73 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 628.59 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/628.59 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 628.59 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 110,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,462.12/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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