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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 628.26 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 628.26 and 304.02 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 628.26 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/628.26 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 628.26 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 191,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,005.96/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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