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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 628.62 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 628.62 and 298.08 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 628.62 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/628.62 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 628.62 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 187,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,379.05/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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