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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.42, 628.44 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.42, 628.44 and 403.42 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.42 : 628.44 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.42/628.44 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.42x = 628.44 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.42x = 253,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,525.26/419.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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