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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 744.12 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 744.12 and 419.04 is: 629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 744.12 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/744.12 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 744.12 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 311,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,816.04/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.02

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