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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 628.84 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 628.84 and 213.63 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 628.84 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/628.84 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 628.84 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 134,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,339.09/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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