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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.14 and 419.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.14 and 419.39 is: 629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.14 = 419.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.14 = 419.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.14 × 419.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 366,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,186.27/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.19

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