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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 865.14 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 865.14 and 419.88 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 865.14 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/865.14 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 865.14 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 363,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,254.98/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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