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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.31, 629.15 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.31, 629.15 and 175.89 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.31 : 629.15 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.31/629.15 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.31x = 629.15 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.31x = 110,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660.31/419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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