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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.20, 845.10 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.20, 845.10 and 419.40 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.20 : 845.10 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.20/845.10 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.20x = 845.10 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.20x = 354,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,434.94/565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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