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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.46, 628.23 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.46, 628.23 and 256.86 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.46 : 628.23 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.46/628.23 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.46x = 628.23 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.46x = 161,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,367.16/419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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