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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 630.28 and 290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 630.28 and 290.87 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 630.28 = 290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/630.28 = 290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 630.28 × 290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 183,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,332.66/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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