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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.79 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.79 and 176.43 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.79 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.79 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.79 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 111,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,113.85/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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