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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 630 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 630 and 176.49 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 630 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/630 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 630 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 111,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,188.70/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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