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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.55 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.55 and 258.48 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.55 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.55 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.55 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 162,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,726.08/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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