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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 579.08 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 579.08 and 235.63 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 579.08 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/579.08 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 579.08 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 136,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,446.31/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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