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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.19, 670.25 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.19, 670.25 and 419.50 is: 578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.19 : 670.25 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.19/670.25 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.19x = 670.25 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.19x = 281,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,164.43/486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.31

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