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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 629.82 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 629.82 and 176.52 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 629.82 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/629.82 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 629.82 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 111,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,175.83/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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