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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.54, 628.48 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.54, 628.48 and 274.82 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.54 : 628.48 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.54/628.48 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.54x = 628.48 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.54x = 172,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,718.87/419.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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