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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 629.57 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 629.57 and 412.76 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 629.57 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/629.57 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 629.57 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 259,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,863.92/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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