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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 730.44 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 730.44 and 419.87 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 730.44 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/730.44 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 730.44 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 306,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,691.67/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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