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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 790.50 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 790.50 and 419.67 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 790.50 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/790.50 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 790.50 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 331,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,749.14/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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