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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 629.64 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 629.64 and 400.50 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 629.64 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/629.64 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 629.64 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 252,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,170.82/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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