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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 579.72 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 579.72 and 303.68 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 579.72 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/579.72 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 579.72 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 176,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,049.37/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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