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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.08, 579.06 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.08, 579.06 and 404.30 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.08 : 579.06 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.08/579.06 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.08x = 579.06 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.08x = 234,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,113.96/419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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