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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.69, 579.47 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.69, 579.47 and 315.01 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.69 : 579.47 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.69/579.47 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.69x = 579.47 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.69x = 182,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,538.84/419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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