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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.59, 628.02 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.59, 628.02 and 374.03 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.59 : 628.02 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.59/628.02 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.59x = 628.02 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.59x = 234,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,898.32/419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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