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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 628.55 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 628.55 and 280.53 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 628.55 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/628.55 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 628.55 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 176,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,324.68/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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