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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 672.92 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 672.92 and 419.20 is: 629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 672.92 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/672.92 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 672.92 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 282,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,088.06/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.83

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