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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.12 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.12 and 303.36 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.12 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.12 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.12 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 190,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,546.48/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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