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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 629 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 629 and 297.40 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 629 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/629 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 629 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 187,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.60/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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