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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 630.13 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 630.13 and 290.18 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 630.13 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/630.13 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 630.13 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 182,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,851.12/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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