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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 628.58 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 628.58 and 303.50 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 628.58 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/628.58 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 628.58 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 190,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,771.12/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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