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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.56 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.56 and 315.09 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.56 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.56 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.56 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 182,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,611.98/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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