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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 629.65 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 629.65 and 296.12 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 629.65 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/629.65 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 629.65 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 186,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,448.07/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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