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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 628.39 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 628.39 and 311.30 is: 466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 628.39 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/628.39 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 628.39 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 195,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,617.81/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.00

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