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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 628.65 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 628.65 and 214.04 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 628.65 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/628.65 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 628.65 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 134,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,556.25/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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