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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.59 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.59 and 322.13 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.59 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.59 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.59 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 202,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,811.85/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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