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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 629.64 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 629.64 and 214.65 is: 321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 629.64 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/629.64 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 629.64 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 135,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152.23/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.91

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