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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.79, 629.13 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.79, 629.13 and 214.18 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.79 : 629.13 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.79/629.13 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.79x = 629.13 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.79x = 134,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,747.06/419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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