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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.83, 628.25 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.83, 628.25 and 273.49 is: 409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.83 : 628.25 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.83/628.25 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.83x = 628.25 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.83x = 171,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,820.09/419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.26

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