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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.81, 630.43 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.81, 630.43 and 273.81 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.81 : 630.43 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.81/630.43 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.81x = 630.43 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.81x = 172,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,618.04/419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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