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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.89, 629.79 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.89, 629.79 and 176.29 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.89 : 629.79 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.89/629.79 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.89x = 629.79 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.89x = 111,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,025.68/419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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