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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 726.08 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 726.08 and 419.27 is: 628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 726.08 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/726.08 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 726.08 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 304,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,417.83/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.59

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