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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.79, 629.69 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.79, 629.69 and 276.42 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.79 : 629.69 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.79/629.69 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.79x = 629.69 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.79x = 174,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,057.53/419.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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