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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 628.79 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 628.79 and 175.71 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 628.79 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/628.79 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 628.79 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 110,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,483.81/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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