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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.24, 845.28 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.24, 845.28 and 419 is: 628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.24 : 845.28 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.24/845.28 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.24x = 845.28 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.24x = 354,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,172.32/563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.81

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