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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.16, 629.70 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.16, 629.70 and 291.72 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.16 : 629.70 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.16/629.70 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.16x = 629.70 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.16x = 183,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,696.08/419.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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