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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 699.78 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 699.78 and 419.42 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 699.78 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/699.78 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 699.78 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 293,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,501.73/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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