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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.78, 628.99 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.78, 628.99 and 304.05 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.78 : 628.99 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.78/628.99 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.78x = 628.99 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.78x = 191,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,246.86/419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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