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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.95, 790.58 and 419.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.95, 790.58 and 419.95 is: 628.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.95 : 790.58 = 419.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.95/790.58 = 419.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.95x = 790.58 × 419.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.95x = 332,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,001.97/527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.85

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