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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 628.16 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 628.16 and 401.90 is: 602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 628.16 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/628.16 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 628.16 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 252,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,452.35/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.07

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