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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 647 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 647 and 419.42 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 647 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/647 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 647 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 271,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,361.51/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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