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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 629.87 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 629.87 and 298.87 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 629.87 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/629.87 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 629.87 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 188,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,249.25/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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