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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 628.59 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 628.59 and 274.89 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 628.59 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/628.59 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 628.59 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 172,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,793.11/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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