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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 716.22 and 419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 716.22 and 419.83 is: 628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 716.22 = 419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/716.22 = 419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 716.22 × 419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 300,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,688.85/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.77

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