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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 628.89 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 628.89 and 202.89 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 628.89 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/628.89 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 628.89 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 127,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,595.49/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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