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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 628.97 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 628.97 and 214.07 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 628.97 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/628.97 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 628.97 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 134,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639.39/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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