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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.45, 629.08 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.45, 629.08 and 213.76 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.45 : 629.08 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.45/629.08 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.45x = 629.08 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.45x = 134,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,470.03/419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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