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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.78 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.78 and 200.58 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.78 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.78 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.78 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 126,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,317.91/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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