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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.62, 629.56 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.62, 629.56 and 298.12 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.62 : 629.56 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.62/629.56 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.62x = 629.56 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.62x = 187,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,684.43/419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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