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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 628.95 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 628.95 and 291.06 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 628.95 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/628.95 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 628.95 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 183,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,062.19/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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