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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 705.96 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 705.96 and 419.38 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 705.96 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/705.96 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 705.96 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 296,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,065.50/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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