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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 701.82 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 701.82 and 419.88 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 701.82 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/701.82 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 701.82 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 294,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,680.18/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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