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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 628.83 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 628.83 and 213.80 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 628.83 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/628.83 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 628.83 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 134,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,443.85/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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