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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 655.80 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 655.80 and 419.76 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 655.80 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/655.80 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 655.80 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 275,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,278.61/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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