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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 643.59 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 643.59 and 419.58 is: 579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 643.59 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/643.59 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 643.59 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 270,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,037.49/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.12

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