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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 637.27 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 637.27 and 419.48 is: 580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 637.27 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/637.27 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 637.27 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 267,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,320.17/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.01

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