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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 628.46 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 628.46 and 383.41 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 628.46 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/628.46 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 628.46 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 240,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,955.93/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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