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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.36, 674.82 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.36, 674.82 and 419.67 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.36 : 674.82 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.36/674.82 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.36x = 674.82 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.36x = 283,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,201.71/489.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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