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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 630.54 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 630.54 and 338.56 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 630.54 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/630.54 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 630.54 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 213,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,475.62/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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