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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.76, 628.68 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.76, 628.68 and 291.12 is: 436.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.76 : 628.68 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.76/628.68 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.76x = 628.68 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.76x = 183,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,021.32/419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.01

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