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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.74, 579 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.74, 579 and 307.54 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.74 : 579 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.74/579 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.74x = 579 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.74x = 178,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,065.66/419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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