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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.93, 629.93 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.93, 629.93 and 176.41 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.93 : 629.93 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.93/629.93 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.93x = 629.93 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.93x = 111,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,123.49/419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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