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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.56 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.56 and 323.01 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.56 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.56 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.56 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 203,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,031.17/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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