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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 630.96 and 408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 630.96 and 408.95 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 630.96 = 408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/630.96 = 408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 630.96 × 408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 258,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,032.22/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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