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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 654.44 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 654.44 and 419.26 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 654.44 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/654.44 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 654.44 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 274,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,381.10/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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