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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.40 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.40 and 213.45 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.40 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.40 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.40 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 134,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,130.91/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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