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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.97, 629.84 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.97, 629.84 and 159.79 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.97 : 629.84 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.97/629.84 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.97x = 629.84 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.97x = 100,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,642.13/419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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