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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 629.46 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 629.46 and 297.54 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 629.46 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/629.46 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 629.46 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 187,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,289.53/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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