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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.75, 629.04 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.75, 629.04 and 159.48 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.75 : 629.04 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.75/629.04 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.75x = 629.04 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.75x = 100,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,319.30/419.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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