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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 889.55 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 889.55 and 419.27 is: 629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 889.55 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/889.55 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 889.55 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 372,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,955.08/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.46

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