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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 628.48 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 628.48 and 379.30 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 628.48 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/628.48 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 628.48 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 238,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,382.46/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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