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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.10, 629.09 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.10, 629.09 and 402.71 is: 604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.10 : 629.09 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.10/629.09 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.10x = 629.09 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.10x = 253,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,335.67/419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.48

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