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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 629.08 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 629.08 and 175.79 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 629.08 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/629.08 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 629.08 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 110,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582.39/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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