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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 629.78 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 629.78 and 257.48 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 629.78 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/629.78 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 629.78 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 162,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,155.75/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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