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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 579.41 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 579.41 and 308.95 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 579.41 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/579.41 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 579.41 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 179,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,008.72/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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