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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 686.81 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 686.81 and 419.18 is: 628.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 686.81 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/686.81 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 686.81 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 287,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,894.63/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.15

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