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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 628.76 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 628.76 and 289.50 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 628.76 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/628.76 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 628.76 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 182,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,026.15/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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