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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 579.13 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 579.13 and 301.49 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 579.13 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/579.13 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 579.13 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 174,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,600.44/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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