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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.64 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.64 and 419.04 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.64 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.64 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.64 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 262,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,587.23/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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