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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.34, 629.16 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.34, 629.16 and 281.07 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.34 : 629.16 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.34/629.16 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.34x = 629.16 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.34x = 176,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,838.00/419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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