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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.53, 628.86 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.53, 628.86 and 273.25 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.53 : 628.86 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.53/628.86 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.53x = 628.86 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.53x = 171,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,836.00/419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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