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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 629.48 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 629.48 and 256.44 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 629.48 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/629.48 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 629.48 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 161,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,423.85/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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