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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 628.34 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 628.34 and 289.26 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 628.34 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/628.34 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 628.34 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 181,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,753.63/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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