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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.50, 630.04 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.50, 630.04 and 385.22 is: 578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.50 : 630.04 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.50/630.04 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.50x = 630.04 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.50x = 242,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,703.23/419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.55

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