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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 718.12 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 718.12 and 419.52 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 718.12 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/718.12 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 718.12 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 301,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,265.70/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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