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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 743.76 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 743.76 and 419.28 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 743.76 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/743.76 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 743.76 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 311,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,843.69/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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