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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.35, 629.39 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.35, 629.39 and 311.71 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.35 : 629.39 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.35/629.39 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.35x = 629.39 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.35x = 196,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,187.16/419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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