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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.79 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.79 and 176.20 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.79 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.79 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.79 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 110,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,969.00/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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