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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.98, 583.54 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.98, 583.54 and 415.75 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.98 : 583.54 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.98/583.54 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.98x = 583.54 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.98x = 242,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,606.76/419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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