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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 887.19 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 887.19 and 419.28 is: 627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 887.19 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/887.19 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 887.19 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 371,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,981.02/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.88

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