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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.60, 874.04 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.60, 874.04 and 419.28 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.60 : 874.04 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.60/874.04 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.60x = 874.04 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.60x = 366,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,467.49/583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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