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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 844.56 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 844.56 and 419.40 is: 627.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 844.56 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/844.56 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 844.56 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 354,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,208.46/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.90

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