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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 629.17 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 629.17 and 213.95 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 629.17 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/629.17 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 629.17 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 134,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,611.96/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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