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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 629.09 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 629.09 and 289.76 is: 434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 629.09 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/629.09 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 629.09 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 182,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,280.52/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.09

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