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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 847.20 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 847.20 and 419 is: 627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 847.20 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/847.20 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 847.20 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 354,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,976.80/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.30

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