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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 628.65 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 628.65 and 295.92 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 628.65 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/628.65 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 628.65 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 186,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,030.11/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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