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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.55 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.55 and 419.90 is: 629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.55 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.55 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.55 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 288,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,282.35/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.85

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