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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 628.59 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 628.59 and 297.57 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 628.59 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/628.59 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 628.59 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 187,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,049.53/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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