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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 723.96 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 723.96 and 419.58 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 723.96 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/723.96 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 723.96 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 303,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,759.14/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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