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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.43, 629.42 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.43, 629.42 and 175.97 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.43 : 629.42 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.43/629.42 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.43x = 629.42 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.43x = 110,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,755.01/419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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