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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 628.86 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 628.86 and 405.48 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 628.86 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/628.86 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 628.86 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 254,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,990.15/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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