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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 802.80 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 802.80 and 419.79 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 802.80 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/802.80 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 802.80 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 337,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,007.41/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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