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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 579.03 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 579.03 and 295.79 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 579.03 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/579.03 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 579.03 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 171,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,271.28/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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