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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 628.95 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 628.95 and 275.13 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 628.95 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/628.95 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 628.95 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 173,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,043.01/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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