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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 627.99 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 627.99 and 297.16 is: 445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 627.99 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/627.99 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 627.99 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 186,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,613.51/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.25

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