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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.72, 629.04 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.72, 629.04 and 309.74 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.72 : 629.04 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.72/629.04 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.72x = 629.04 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.72x = 194,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,838.85/419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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