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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.39, 579.07 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.39, 579.07 and 319.98 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.39 : 579.07 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.39/579.07 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.39x = 579.07 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.39x = 185,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,290.82/419.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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