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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.35, 628.20 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.35, 628.20 and 274.63 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.35 : 628.20 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.35/628.20 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.35x = 628.20 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.35x = 172,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,522.57/419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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