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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 629.22 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 629.22 and 290.40 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 629.22 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/629.22 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 629.22 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 182,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,722.58/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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