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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.57 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.57 and 298.08 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.57 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.57 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.57 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 187,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,662.97/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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