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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 863.40 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 863.40 and 419.44 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 863.40 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/863.40 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 863.40 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 362,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,144.50/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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