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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.46 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.46 and 176.34 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.46 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.46 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.46 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 110,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,998.98/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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