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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.05, 628.17 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.05, 628.17 and 264.50 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.05 : 628.17 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.05/628.17 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.05x = 628.17 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.05x = 166,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,150.97/419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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