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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.46, 703.38 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.46, 703.38 and 419.24 is: 628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.46 : 703.38 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.46/703.38 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.46x = 703.38 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.46x = 294,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,885.03/469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.14

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