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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 630.16 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 630.16 and 289.40 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 630.16 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/630.16 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 630.16 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 182,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,370.56/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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