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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 579.56 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 579.56 and 303.73 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 579.56 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/579.56 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 579.56 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 176,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,029.76/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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