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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.71, 624.86 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.71, 624.86 and 417.68 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.71 : 624.86 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.71/624.86 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.71x = 624.86 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.71x = 260,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,991.52/419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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